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FireRescue1 Member News December 12, 2007 Volume 210 |
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| NFFF takes the initiative in promoting life safety  |
6 dead in 2 New Jersey house fires
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 The NFFF has launched a fresh campaign to drive home the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and try to deliver its aim of reducing firefighter fatalities. To accomplish this, the program's regional advocates and senior officers at departments nationwide will be given refreshers on what the initiatives mean and how best to deliver the message to members ... Full Story Related Resources:  16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives TALK BACK: What does your department do to promote the Life Safety Initiatives?
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| Challenges at Christmas | |
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By Michael Lee, FireRescue1 Columnist |
| This time of year impacts the members of the fire service in many different ways. There's the demand for fire trucks to deliver Santa Claus, not to mention the Christmas parties for kids. But there is a dark side to this time of year as well. Stress-related issues can cause a rise in call numbers, while the number of firefighter deaths often increase. Full Column |
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| Don't Underestimate the Roof Position | |
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By Fred LaFemina, FireRescue1 Columnist |
| The roof position or outside vent team is a vital position. It's sometimes seen as a secondary consideration or not as glamorous as the inside positions, but a good amount of a fire operation's success hinges on it — and I cannot overemphasize its importance. Full Column |
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Press Release: Capella University Designated as the First and Currently Only Online University Accredited by CACREP [Capella University] USFA releases reports on fire department runs [Washington, D.C.] Ariz. fire dept. battalion chief fights suspension [Tucson, Ariz.] Former N.H. firefighter dies in Alaska helicopter crash [Dover, N.H.] Monkey, rope at Mo. firehouse stirs FBI inquiry [St. Louis] |
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Press Release: EFJ, Inc. Receives $11.7 Million Systems Order [EFJohnson] Calif. fire chief warns of limited resources for regional response [Fallbrook, Calif.] Pa. firefighters learn dangers of new cars [York, Pa.] Related Article: Hybrid Hazards Present New Challenges
Ohio college students help fill volunteer ranks [New Concord, Ohio] Calif. firefighters dig in deep for trench rescue training [Chico, Calif.] |
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